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Chairman, AGN, Lagos State, Mr. Don Pedro Aganbi

Chairman, AGN, Lagos State, Mr. Don Pedro Aganbi
Chairman, AGN, Lagos State, Mr. Don Pedro Aganbi
Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN), Lagos State Chapter has announced activities earmarked for the 2013 Lagos State Actors Week.

Addressing news men in Lagos, Chairman of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, Don Pedro Aganbi said that the 2013 Lagos Actors Week would focus on the theme; The Nigerian Movie Industry as a Catalyst for Economic Growth and National Transformation: Issues and Perspectives.

According to him, Top celebrities like Amb. Emeka Ike, John Okafor (Mr. Ibu) Paul Obazele, Rachael Oniga, Zack Orji, Tunde Kelani, Laide Bakare among others have already indicated interest to be a part of the epoch making event.

“The Nigerian Film industry continues to be one of the most fascinating film milieus in Africa: Its growth is still spectacular because of the role it has continued to play in the development of our society. We believe that the film industry shall and will continue to play a vital role in popularizing corporate brand and government policies and ideologies amongst the people as well as to consolidate and build new relationships between the government and private sector, culture and economic development”, he said

Aganbi explained that the AGN Week now in its 3rd edition would feature for the first time the Nollywood Mini Marathon and celebrity walk designed to promote health consciousness among actors.

“The mini Marathon would flag-off from Maryland, and shall wind its way through Ikorodu Road to the Teslim Balogun Stadium. There shall also be free medical screening, workshop and health exhibition” Aganbi revealed.

Other activities lined up for the 4 day extravaganza include; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) day, Cultural/Fashion show and the AGN Merit Awards and Gala Nite.

Aganbi remarked that the Lagos Actors Week is a revolutionary platform for the government, private sector, business community and foreign missions to chart a course for the future of the Nigerian actor.

The event is billed to hold in Lagos from 2nd October to 6th October 2013 in Lagos and will provide excellent networking opportunities among Movie Actors, Government, private sector and the international Community

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